Summary
Undated silver coin; Denomination: Twopence
Tower Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Third coinage with mark of value and inner circle. This denomination is sometimes referred to as a half groat.
Obverse Description
Within an inner circle, crowned and draped bust of Charles II, facing left; behind, the mark of value II; around, (mm. crown) CAROLVS . II . D . G . MAG . BRIT . FRA . ET . HIB . REX .
Reverse Description
Within an inner circle, a square topped shield quartered with the arms of England and France combined (in 1st and 4th quarters), Scotland and Ireland, on a cross fleury; around, (mm. crown) CHRISTO . AVSPICE . REGNO . (translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1660-1662 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
08
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Overall Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.991 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3326 Pages
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., Noth 2772 Pages
